Iran’s Abbas Araghchi Confirms Pakistan Visit For ‘Bilateral Matters’ Amid Stalled US Talks

Last Updated:April 24, 2026, 8:37 PM IST

The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations between the United States and Iran, with uncertainty continuing over whether Tehran will join further discussions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. (Image: AFP/File)

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday confirmed he will visit Pakistan, along with Oman and Russia, as part of a wider regional tour, as talks between Tehran and Washington remain stalled.

The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations between the United States and Iran, with uncertainty continuing over whether Tehran will join further discussions aimed at ending the war, which is currently under a fragile ceasefire.

Islamabad has been preparing for a possible second round of talks between the two sides. However, it remains unclear whether Araghchi or his delegation will meet any US officials during the visit to discuss the ongoing Middle East war.

In a post on X, Araghchi said, “Embarking on timely tour of Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow. Purpose of my visits is to closely coordinate with our partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments. Our neighbors are our priority.”

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His confirmation came shortly after Iranian state media reported the planned visit. The official IRNA news agency said Araghchi would begin his trip on Friday evening, travelling to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow.

“The purpose of this trip is to hold bilateral consultations, discuss ongoing developments in the region, and review the latest situation regarding the war imposed by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran,” IRNA reported.

Pakistan has taken on a key mediating role in efforts to ease tensions between Tehran and Washington. A first round of talks held earlier this month ran for several hours, but no agreement was reached, and Iran has so far not committed to attending a second round.

Security was tight in Islamabad on Friday, with checkpoints set up across the city and roads closed in the high-security “red zone” where any talks are expected to take place.

It is still not clear whether senior US officials will travel to Pakistan. Vice President JD Vance was set to return to Pakistan, weeks after he announced he was leaving without a deal.

(With inputs from agencies)

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